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Out of Doors: 12/11/2011

12/11/2011

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Out of Doors visits the Sustainable Energy and Microrenewables Center at Inverness College

Out of Doors visits the Sustainable Energy and Microrenewables Center (SEAM) at Inverness College, who provide training for plumbers and others in microrenewables.

Many homes in rural Scotland are reliant on oil for heating over the winter. But with rising fuel costs, people are starting to think about installing alternative and renewable technologies. We visit the Sustainable Energy and Microrenewables Center (SEAM) at Inverness College, who provide training for plumbers and the like in microrenewables.

On the subject of alternative fuels, the community of Applecross in the West Highlands is aiming to become entirely self sufficient in wood fuel. We discover how they are going about achieving this. 

In many European countries, it's obligatory to fit winter tyres during the winter months. We get advice on how to do this without putting your insurance at risk.

You may be surprised to learn that despite being a nation of bread lovers, sourcing Scottish wheat is problematic. Euan visits a mill in Perthshire who are producing the first bread made with Scottish wheat for decades. 

More walkers are using mountain bikes to access the hills in order to cut down journey times. We get specific advice on how to make repairs to your bike on the hill.

We take a look at the new Avalanche Transceiver Training Park at Glenmore Lodge where mountaineers can test out their safety kit before heading into the hills.

Mark tunes into the beauty of the bog at Flanders Moss near Stirling.

Plus, the allure of bats and why barefoot walking in the outdoors is good for you.

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